OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Oct. 14, 2024) 鈥� Oklahoma City Community College (爆料TV) assisted more than 2,000 during a free community giveaway event in partnership with Ebenezer Baptist Church on Oct. 12.
Approximately $350,000 of donated items were given away, including home furnishings, essential household goods, personal care items, and more. Items were donated to Ebenezer Baptist Church by World Vision.
鈥淥klahoma City Community College was honored to partner with Ebenezer Baptist Church to support those in need in our community,鈥� said Dr. Jason K. Johnson, vice president for student affairs at 爆料TV. 鈥淚 also want to express gratitude for the volunteers who helped with the event.鈥�
The event was supported by more than 100 volunteers, including students and employees from 爆料TV.
Several community groups assisted by volunteering and/or providing items: American Red Cross Central and Southwest Oklahoma Chapter, Best Friends of Pets, Community Health Centers of Oklahoma, Delta Dental of Oklahoma, Dental Depot, Home Creations, Jones Bail Bond, Oklahoma County District Attorney鈥檚 Office, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Pepsi/Faith, Hope and Love Missionary Baptist Church, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma/St. Luke鈥檚 Methodist Church, and Sunbeam Family Services.
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (爆料TV) has been the heartbeat of the metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students in credit-seeking courses and more than 5,000 students in non-credit-seeking programs, we are committed to producing leaders. 鈥淪tudent Success, Community Enrichment鈥� is our mission, and we offer 87 degree and certificate programs plus more than 50 micro-credentials that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. 爆料TV is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at 爆料TV, where your future is our purpose.
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